Graduate DevSecOps Engineer

Raytheon Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Graduate DevSecOps Engineer based in Mawson Lakes, SA, with hybrid work options. You will contribute to secure software delivery platforms, gain hands-on exposure to cloud technologies and DevSecOps practices, and work with experienced teams on defence-focused projects.

Ideal candidates have a recent Computer Science/IT/SE degree, strong OO language skills, and a drive for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Less than two years' experience in software design, development and testing.
• Experience with OO languages: C++, C#, Java or Rust.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government Defence NV1 security clearance.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Rust

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Git

GitLab

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Country: Australia

Location: AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type: Hybrid

• Work on cutting-edge technology
• Work alongside experienced teams delivering some of Australia's most complex defence programs
• Full-time, office-based role located in Mawson Lakes, SA

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate DevSecOps Engineer to help design, develop and enhance software factory platforms that enable secure and efficient software delivery.

Launch your career as a Graduate DevSecOps Engineer and work alongside experienced professionals to build, secure and enhance modern software delivery platforms. From day one, you'll contribute to real-world projects while gaining hands-on experience with cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices and modern engineering tools. Supported by mentoring, professional development and a collaborative team environment, you'll develop valuable technical skills while building a rewarding career.

We're looking for a graduate who is curious, enjoys solving complex problems and takes ownership of their work. You'll be someone who communicates effectively, collaborates well with others and is eager to learn new technologies. Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a commitment to secure coding practices will help you succeed in this role. Most importantly, you'll bring a growth mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning and improvement.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Less than two years' experience in software design, development and testing, gained through employment, internships, university projects or other practical experience.
• Experience developing in an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Objective-C or Rust.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV1. Further information on eligibility requirements is available at www.defence.gov.au/agsva.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience integrating tools and technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions or composite capabilities.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and containerised environments, including Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices and frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban or paired programming.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, including source control, automated testing, code quality and deployment tools.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Familiarity with software design principles, UML modelling and design patterns.
• Experience with unit testing, end-to-end testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), static code analysis and code coverage tools.
• Knowledge of source code management tools such as Git and GitLab, including branching and version control practices.
• Previous experience within the Defence industry or a related environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career working on meaningful projects that contribute to Australia's defence capability while learning from some of the industry's most experienced engineers and technology professionals.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.